Molecular Formula | BF3 |
Molar Mass | 67.81 |
Density | 1.203g/mLat 25°C |
Melting Point | -20 °C |
Boling Point | 59°C4mm Hg |
Flash Point | 52°F |
Vapor Presure | 19.5 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
Appearance | Solution |
Color | Colorless to amber |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.328 |
Risk Codes | R20/22 - Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. R34 - Causes burns R48/23 - R39/23/24/25 - R35 - Causes severe burns R26 - Very Toxic by inhalation R24/25 - R11 - Highly Flammable |
Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S28 - After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap-suds. S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) |
UN IDs | UN 3286 3/PG 2 |
WGK Germany | 3 |
Hazard Note | Flammable/Toxic |
Introduction | boron trifluoride methyl alcohol complex, alias boron trifluoride dimethanol complex, is a toxic chemical intermediate, avoid direct contact. Because the B in the center of the boron trifluoride molecule does not satisfy the eight electrons (only six), it can be coordinated with a substance having a lone pair of electrons, while the oxygen in methanol has two lone pairs of electrons, therefore, oxygen takes out a pair of electrons and B are coordinated, and finally the formation of boron trifluoride methyl alcohol complex. |
Application example | CN201010171290.8 involves a method for the synthesis of 2,3,4,4 '-tetrahydroxybenzophenone, 2,3,4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone was synthesized from pyrogallic acid and p-Hydroxybenzoic acid using methanol solution of boron trifluoride as catalyst. 2,3,4,4 '-tetrahydroxybenzophenone was prepared by acylation reaction of pyrogallic acid and p-Hydroxybenzoic acid in methanol solution of boron trifluoride at a certain temperature. |